Children's Book Rubric

Student Name: ________________________________________ (Late = - 5 points per day!!!)

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Book Cover Title page has a Title page has title, Title page has 2 of Title page has fewer
graphic or fancy author's name, and a the 3 required than 2 of the required
lettering, has title, picture. elements. Page elements and is
author's name, and lacks creativity. messy.
a picture.
(5 pts) (4 pts) (3 pts) (2 pts)

Neatness The final draft of the The final draft of the The final draft of the The final draft is not
story is readable, story is readable, story is readable and neat or attractive. It
clean, neat and neat and attractive, some of the pages looks like the student
attractive. but lacks overall are attractive. It just wanted to get it
professionalism of looks like parts of it done and didn't care
presentation. might have been what it looked like.
done in a hurry.
(5 pts) (4 pts) (2 pts) (1 pts)

Organization The story is very well The story is pretty The story is a little Ideas seem to be
organized. One idea well organized. One hard to follow. The randomly arranged.
follows another in a idea may seem out transitions are
logical sequence of place. Clear sometimes not clear.
with clear transitions. transitions are used.
(10 pts)
(8 pts) (6 pts) (4 pts)

Sentences Rich variety in Some variety in Simple and/or Incorrect or

sentence structure sentence structure awkward sentence incomplete sentences
and length. Goes and length. structure, but some used throughout story.
beyond basic use of sentences may not
the language. be correct.
Sentences are
correct and
complete. (4 pts)
(10 pts) (8 pts) (6 pts)

Grammatical Excellent structure Many correctly used Many incorrectly Few sentences are
correctness and accuracy. Above verbs and used grammatical structurally correct
average use of verbs grammatical elements and and are generally
and other structures with some structure. Many incomprehensible.
grammatical major errors elementary mistakes.
elements. ( 20 pts)
(30 pts) (25 pts) (10 pts)

Figurative Excellent variety of Some variety of Lacks some Lacks basic figurative
Language figurative language figurative language figurative language language (1 example)
(5 or more (4 examples) with (3 examples) and and mistakes
examples) with no few mistakes some mistakes throughout
mistakes
(20 pts) (15 pts) (10 pts) (5 pts)

Task Completion Student has Student has Student has Student has
completed 10 pages completed 8 pages completed 6 pages completed 5 or less
to their story, with to their story, with with pictures. pages to their story.
pictures, and pictures.
handwritten or typed
text. (20 pts) (15pts) (5 pts)
(25 or 30 pts)

Sub-total: _________ /100 Points + Any Extra Credit:

Comments:
 Children’s Book Project

This project is the culminating project for Point of View and Figurative Language Unit. It
is to be an original children’s story. Remember you must use point of view, figurative
language, and plot sequence in this story. Use vocabulary that you know will be kid friendly
and would be found in a children’s storybook. A word to the wise: Be careful to use new
words correctly. You will lose credit if you use words incorrectly, just put figurative
language in the story randomly. Be mindful that this is a children’s book and do not put
anything inappropriate in the story nor in the pictures.

You must include in your book:

1. 10 separate pages of the story with pictures illustrating what is written on that
page.
2. You should have figurative language that flows in the story as well as enhances the
story.
Example: I heard a loud BANG!, and I ran to see what is was.
3. You must have a cover page that is neat and gives a clue to what your story is about.
Use bold lettering to make it look like a real children’s book.
4. Use a vivid vocabulary. Use words that will make the story come to life.
5. You must use at least 5 examples of figurative language.
6. You must also tell the story using 1st person, 3rd person (omniscient, limited, or
objective) point of view.
7. Colorful and appealing to children
8. This assignment is worth 100 points total. Earn every point you can!!!! So be
CREATIVE!

Extra Credit:
1. You may include up to 2 extra pages which you can earn up to 5 points per page.

Note: Any use of plagiarism and/or relying on friends/family to write this for you is not
using what you have learned in class to complete the project and is considered CHEATING.
You will receive a ZERO for the assignment and will be unable to turn anything in to make
up the points. Please use your creativity in completing this project! You are being graded
on what you have learned, NOT WHAT YOU GET FROM SOME OTHER SOURCE!